A Gap Analysis in Selected Asian Countries, 3R Knowledge Hub ...
A Gap Analysis in Selected Asian Countries, 3R Knowledge Hub ... A Gap Analysis in Selected Asian Countries, 3R Knowledge Hub ...
96 3R Gap Analysis and Findings In the Philippines, more than 50% of the paper industry’s fiber requirements are met by waste paper. Considering the volume and potential, recycling of paper and plastics assumes top priority in the country. However, hazardous materials such as Used Lead Acid Batteries need to be appropriately taken care of by virtue of their threats to the environment and the country...
BACKGROUND Republic of Philippines is an island nation located in Southeast Asia, with Manila as its capital. It comprises over 7,000 islands with a total land area of approximately 300,000 km 2 . The country has a population of about 90 million contributing to an average GDP growth rate of about 5% between 2002 and 2006. An appreciable growth of GDP, as in any developing country, is accompanied by a stress on the natural resources and environment. The government has various measures to protect the country from man-made and natural disasters. The high population and ever-changing consumer preferences have led to an increase in the waste generation rate and quantity. Waste Management has always been an issue of debate in landlocked countries. In the Philippines, the situation becomes worse with its discrete islets; transporting the waste to a central facility takes the major portion of the handling cost. In such situations, managing the waste at the source by applying principles of 3R looks to be an attractive option. PRIORITY AREAS In Metro Manila, paper waste tops the list of recyclable materials and constitutes about 20% of the waste volume or about 1,100 tons per day. In the Philippines, more than 50% of the paper industry’s fiber requirements are met by waste paper. The recovery of waste paper in the country is relatively low compared to other Southeast Asian countries except Indonesia. Thailand has a waste paper recovery rate of 33%, Singapore 31%, Malaysia 28% and Indonesia 14%. The reported world average was 31%. The Philippine Pulp and Paper Association (PULPAPEL) estimate a recovery rate of around 15%. 3.12 Philippines Approximately 2.3 million metric tons of hazardous waste, especially Used Lead Acid Batteries, is generated every year. By 2004, 3,015 hazardous waste generators were registered with the Environmental Management Bureau. Oil, immobilized waste, containers, and plating waste make up more than half (55%) of the registered hazardous waste in the country. Considering the volume and potential, recycling of paper and plastics assumes top priority in the country. However, hazardous materials such as Used Lead Acid Batteries need to be appropriately taken care of by virtue of their threats to the environment and the country. Informal sector sorting recyclable waste Image source: www.conexor.com Chapter 3: Country Analysis 97
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<strong>3R</strong> <strong>Gap</strong> <strong>Analysis</strong> and F<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
In the Philipp<strong>in</strong>es,<br />
more than 50% of<br />
the paper <strong>in</strong>dustry’s<br />
fiber requirements<br />
are met by waste<br />
paper. Consider<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the volume and<br />
potential, recycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of paper and plastics<br />
assumes top priority<br />
<strong>in</strong> the country.<br />
However, hazardous<br />
materials such as<br />
Used Lead Acid<br />
Batteries need to be<br />
appropriately taken<br />
care of by virtue of<br />
their threats to the<br />
environment and<br />
the country...
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